abandon all hope

When the congregation of the New Hope Baptist Church moved to their new building in Shallowater, the former church building was abandoned.  Time and elements work on the structure -- the roof sags, windows are missing and an electric fence keeps people out and cows in.  I first photographed New Hope in 2010.  Soon only the tree will remain.

no hope at new hope

 

The former New Hope Baptist Church

FM 1294 west of Shallowater

Lubbock County, Texas